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Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination

Funds instrument development for ocean science β€” with a standing open door for unsolicited proposals that widen what the field can measure.

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This programme covers a broad range of research and technology development for ocean science, and it has one unusual feature: it takes unsolicited proposals.

What it accepts unsolicited is instrumentation development that has broad applicability across ocean science projects, and that enhances the observational, experimental or analytical capabilities of the research community. Instrument develop…

Research and technology development for ocean science β€” unsolicited proposals for instrumentation development with broad applicability that enhances the community's observational, experimental or analytical capability, plus announced opportunities for field station and marine laboratory facilities and national ocean partnership projects.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PD-98-1680Source: www.grants.gov